Naomi Neilson is a senior journalist with a focus on court reporting for Lawyers Weekly, as well as other titles under the Momentum Media umbrella. She regularly writes about matters before the Federal Court of Australia, the Supreme Courts, the Civil and Administrative Tribunals, and the Fair Work Commission. Naomi has also published investigative pieces about the legal profession, including sexual harassment and bullying, wage disputes, and staff exoduses. You can email Naomi at: [email protected].
Porter to remain in cabinet but reshuffle imminent
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that federal Attorney-General Christian Porter will remain in cabinet but is yet to release details of the speculated ...
BIG LAW • Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Porter allegation will ‘taint the legal profession’, criminal lawyer says
A criminal and family lawyer with experience in sexual assault from his own wrongful conviction, from watching the effects of it unfold with close family and from ...
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Mar 2021
‘Enough to enough’: Call to action to end sexual harassment in workplaces
When workplace relations partner Fay Calderone called for the leaders of Australia to stand up against sexual harassment in their workplaces, she was met with silence
NEWLAW • Thu, 25 Mar 2021
New directory makes migration lawyers more searchable
Victorian migration lawyers will now be more easily found by potential clients with a new directory created by the state’s premier legal body.
BIG LAW • Thu, 25 Mar 2021
Anti-protest laws ‘dangerously broad’, legal groups argue
Just over a week since Australians took to the streets to protest against mistreatment of women in and outside of workplaces, legal advocacy groups have had to rally to ...
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Mar 2021
Victorian law school gets new home
Future lawyers attending a Victorian university will be headquartered in a new law school building designed to foster more engagement with the community.
BIG LAW • Wed, 24 Mar 2021
Family solicitor welcomed to Federal Circuit Court bench
A Queensland-based solicitor specialising in family law has been appointed a judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in the Townsville registry.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021
More decisions expected to be made on Porter’s role
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged that he has received advice and will be making another decision on what roles federal Attorney-General Christian Porter can ...
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021
Major Aus banks settle US class action but refuse liability
Two major Australian banks have settled a class action and have paid a settlement but stopped short of admitting liability for alleged market manipulation.
BIG LAW • Tue, 23 Mar 2021